Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,830 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Worcester earn between $100,580 and $125,840.
- $79K10th
- $101K25th
- $105KMedian
- $126K75th
- $131K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $108,170 | $9,014 | $52.00 |
| Median | $104,940 | $8,745 | $50.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $100,580 | $8,382 | $48.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,840 | $10,487 | $60.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Worcester earn 3% less than the Massachusetts average ($111,980) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $108,170 | $104,940 | $78,980 | $130,830 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $111,980 | $110,600 | $62,360 | $146,880 | 1,490 |
| United States | $96,120 | $95,480 | $68,890 | $127,670 | 43,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary after taxes in Worcester
On the average salary of $108,170, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $79,839 a year, or $6,653 a month and $3,071 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $108,170 buys what about $105,508 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 3rd of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($112,890).
- Boston$112,890
- Springfield$112,580
- Worcester$108,170
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($160,650).
- Vallejo, CA$160,650
- San Jose, CA$155,780
- San Francisco, CA$140,480
- Sacramento, CA$138,000
- Seattle, WA$130,650
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Worcester: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Worcester?
$52.01 an hour on average, and $50.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $100,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Worcester?
About $79,839 a year ($6,653 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $108,170. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($96,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2035; area Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.84, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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